<p>Helmed as the world’s biggest diva, who is usually done up to the nines, the R&B megastar wouldn’t be seen dead without her lippy mascara, foundation, bronzer, eyeshadow, blusher, eyeliner and carefully coiffured hair on most of the days. <br /><br />However, the Dreamlover hitmaker has ditched all the make-up for the portrayal of her character called Mrs Weiss in the feel-good movie Precious.<br />The 40-year-old singer and actress has been showered with praises from film critics in the drama about a troubled teenager in 1980s in Harlem, New York. <br />The movie which will be released in Britain next year is also being tipped as a hot favourite at the Oscars.Mariah even picked up her first acting award recently and may be in line for more. <br /><br />The 40-year-old enjoyed a glamourous night in Capri at the town’s annual Hollywood International Film Festival, where she was honoured with the prize for Supporting Actress of the Year.<br /><br />Carey who was accompanied by husband Nick Cannon, 29, looked every inch the movie star in a sequined gown and fur shrug. Big screen success has eluded the singer since she was widely panned by the critics for her role in film Glitter.</p>
<p>Helmed as the world’s biggest diva, who is usually done up to the nines, the R&B megastar wouldn’t be seen dead without her lippy mascara, foundation, bronzer, eyeshadow, blusher, eyeliner and carefully coiffured hair on most of the days. <br /><br />However, the Dreamlover hitmaker has ditched all the make-up for the portrayal of her character called Mrs Weiss in the feel-good movie Precious.<br />The 40-year-old singer and actress has been showered with praises from film critics in the drama about a troubled teenager in 1980s in Harlem, New York. <br />The movie which will be released in Britain next year is also being tipped as a hot favourite at the Oscars.Mariah even picked up her first acting award recently and may be in line for more. <br /><br />The 40-year-old enjoyed a glamourous night in Capri at the town’s annual Hollywood International Film Festival, where she was honoured with the prize for Supporting Actress of the Year.<br /><br />Carey who was accompanied by husband Nick Cannon, 29, looked every inch the movie star in a sequined gown and fur shrug. Big screen success has eluded the singer since she was widely panned by the critics for her role in film Glitter.</p>
